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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.17 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.17 and 225.20 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.17 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.17 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.17 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 115,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,791.08/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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